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Non-deep simple morphophysiological dormancy in seeds of Magnolia biondii Pamp.
Magnolia biondii , an endemic tree species in China, is widely cultivated for essential medicinal and ornamental values. Typically, untreated seeds...
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Dormancy cycles in Aquilegia oxysepala Trautv. et Mey. (Ranunculaceae), a species with non-deep simple morphophysiological dormancy
AimsSeed dormancy and the formation of a soil seed bank is important plant regeneration strategies, especially if the environment is unpredictable....
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Intermediate complex morphophysiological dormancy in seeds of Aconitum barbatum (Ranunculaceae)
BackgroundSeed dormancy and germination are key components of plant regeneration strategies. Aconitum barbatum is a plant commonly found in...
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Defining correct dormancy class matters: morphological and morphophysiological dormancy in Arecaceae
Key message Dormancy in Arecaceae diaspores is due to underdeveloped embryos, therefore, morphological dormancy or morphophysiological dormancy....
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Influence of environmental conditions on embryo growth, dormancy breaking, and germination in seeds of Helleborus foetidus (Ranunculaceae)
One of the most critical phases in the life cycle of plants encompasses early stages, since success in seed dormancy overcoming and germination as...
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Transcriptome profiles revealed molecular mechanisms of alternating temperatures in breaking the epicotyl morphophysiological dormancy of Polygonatum sibiricum seeds
BackgroundTo adapt seasonal climate changes under natural environments, Polygonatum sibiricum seeds have a long period of epicotyl...
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Seed Dormancy and Regulation of Germination
Seed germination and dormancy are vital components of seed quality; hence, understanding these processes is essential for a sound seed production...
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Limiting temperatures of embryo growth and seed germination of Fraxinus excelsior L. (Oleaceae): a threshold model approach
Key messageWe have examined thermal control for embryo growth and seed germination in European ash. Using historical data (span of 36 years) of...
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Seed dormancy and germination in Oenanthe stolonifera as affected by temperature and gibberellic acid
Our aim was to investigate the dormancy type of water dropwort seeds for develo** seed germination methods in the future. The mature fruit is a...
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Strategies of molecular diversity assessment to infer morphophysiological and adaptive diversity of germplasm accessions: an alfalfa case study
Germplasm collections of major crops include thousands of accessions whose agronomic evaluation is prevented by high costs, while their molecular...
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Ecophysiology of seed dormancy and germination in four Lonicera (Caprifoliaceae) species native to Korea
BackgroundTo exploit the ornamental and medicinal purposes of Lonicera harae Makino, L. subsessilis Rehder, L. praeflorens Batalin, and L. insularis...
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Effect of Seed Priming on Seed Dormancy and Vigor
Seed dormancy is a prerequisite for preservation and cultivation of crops. The genetic characteristics of seeds and external environmental conditions...
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In-silico identification and analysis of miRNAs from germinating seeds in Paris polyphylla var. yunnanensis by deep sequencing
Paris polyphylla var. yunnanensis is a traditional Chinese medicine and the morphophysiological dormancy in seeds severally limits the materials...
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Seed dormancy and germination characteristics of the endangered species Cicuta virosa L. in South Korea
Cicuta virosa L. has significant medicinal, ecological, and research potential, however there is little research history about seed dormancy. We...
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Strategies for Improving Tolerance to the Combined Effect of Drought and Salinity Stress in Crops
Abiotic variables such as water, light, nutrients, and temperature play a crucial role in optimizing growth and development of plants. The interplay...
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Germination of Aristolochia Seeds (Aristolochiaceae)
We studied the seed morphology and germination of 17 Aristolochia species ( A. arborea, A. baetica, A. inflata, A. gigantea, A. gracilis, A....
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Pros and cons of using a standard protocol to test germination of alpine species
Storing seeds in seed banks is an effective way to preserve plant diversity and conserve species. An essential step towards a valuable conservation...
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Crop Establishment in Direct-Seeded Rice: Traits, Physiology, and Genetics
The changing climate and water availability strongly affect the current state of agricultural production. While the global temperature rises, the...
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Garcinia
The genus Garcinia with about 250 species of trees and shrubs found throughout the tropics is a very important genus in the family Clusiaceae. The...
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Ecophysiology and Responses of Plants Under Drought
Drought stress (DS) is the most prevalent abiotic stresses limiting crop productivity across the world. Plants have evolved various mechanisms to...